Birth News in the Triangle

​It's World Doula Week and I am thrilled about all of the beautiful new things coming to the Triangle this year! I've been a part of the birth world for nearly a decade now and I have seen so much growth and expansion regarding resources and support for families. But what is coming has me so excited and the community will benefit greatly from these amazing additions!

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You may or may not know the history about birth centers here in Raleigh and surrounding cities. We have had a few free-standing birth centers and unfortunately, they came and went. Baby+Co (Cary) and Women's Birth and Wellness Center (Chapel Hill) and Magnolia Birth Center Midwifery and Women's Health (Greensboro) have all closed in recent years leaving many mothers and families with limited options for birth outside of a hospital setting. And while it can be daunting to give birth in a hospital (especially as a first time mom), having the option to birth at a birth center or even at home can have a profound impact on birth outcomes and overall experiences. With three new birth center opening this year, I anticipate supporting many more families and making more community relationships. Read the latest on the new birth centers below.

North Carolina Birth Center
Construction has begun at the North Carolina Birth Center! An opening date has not been announced yet, but it could be open for business this Fall. The owners are still searching for a Director of Midwives and Office Manager. If you are interested in giving birth at NCBC, employment or learning more about the center, please visit www.northcarolinabirthcenter.com.

Haven Women's Health and Birth Center
A brand-new women's clinic and birth center will open in early April in Cary. Certified Nurse Midwife, Sarah Fawson has been working tirelessly for several months to prepare to bring this much-needed resource to the community. Haven Women's Health and Birth Center is currently offering tours and is accepting new patients. They are also hiring for several positions. Learn more at havenhealthandbirth.com.

Aya Birth & Community Wellness
Aya Wellness NC is now in Phase I of offering services to the Triangle Community through its Open Access Maternity Clinic in Durham. The clinic is open to anyone seeking affordable prenatal, postpartum and newborn care. A sliding scale payment system is available for those who are uninsured, underinsured, and/or undocumented who desire midwifery care with birth in the hospital setting (Duke Regional). Please note: Labor support is not yet available by the Sankofa Birth team and Medicaid is currently the only accepted insurance plan. For more information or to inquire about services, please send an email to [email protected] or visit www.ayawellness.org.

Stay tuned for more birth center updates!